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Luis Enrique says PSG unbothered by Lyon match switch

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Saturday that his team did not care their Ligue 1 clash with Lyon had been put back, would not be distracted because it now clashes with the Ballon d'Or and were not deflated by their latest injuries.

US gymnast Richard wins floor exercise gold at worlds

American Frederick Richard won the floor exercise title at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam on Saturday, finishing ahead of Britain's Jake Jarman and Israel's Artem Dolgopyat.

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Barcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist sale

Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said Wednesday, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist attempts to prise away the Argentina forward.

Werro basks in new status, shelves world record talk

Audrey Werro's astronomical rise to the top of the pole of the women's 800m has brought predictable talk of a tilt at a legendary 43-year-old world record.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam returns against England '90 percent fit'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has said he is "90 percent fit" as he returns to lead his country in the second Test against England at Lord's.

Improving standards transform pole vault as spectacle, says Duplantis

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis said Wednesday that improving standards in pole vaulting had transformed the event from a demonstration to a proper competition that fans crave.

India close in on win despite Sri Lanka fightback in second Test

India are closing in on a big win in Colombo after Sri Lanka slumped to 229-6 at stumps on day four of the second Test, having been made to follow-on on Wednesday.

Tongue says Root has left England in no doubt over conduct standards

England captain Joe Root has laid down the law over the standards of behaviour he expects from his side as they deal with yet another off-field embarrassment, according to fast bowler Josh Tongue.

Olympic skating champion Liu to skip new season

The women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu, 21, announced Wednesday that she will not take part in any competitions in the upcoming season.

Benfica sign midfielder Palhinha from Bayern

Portuguese side Benfica signed Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich on Wednesday for a fee which could rise to 19 million euros ($22 million).

Flick says Barca may go without striker as Atletico resist Alvarez sale

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated Wednesday the club may end the summer transfer window without signing a new striker if they fail in their bid to lure Argentinian star Julian Alvarez from rivals Atletico Madrid.

Bouaddi joins Man City for Premier League teenage record £85.6 mn

Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million, $117 million).

Spurs closing in on Man City's Marmoush after signing Savio

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million ($82 million) next year, according to British media on Wednesday.

Man City sign Lille's Bouaddi for 100 mn euros

Manchester City have signed teenage Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a five-year deal the French club said Wednesday was worth 100 million euros (£86 million, $117 million).

Celtic count the cost of Champions League flop

Scottish champions Celtic face a second successive season without Champions League football, a blow which will not only have serious financial consequences, manager Martin O'Neill admitted, but could also deter players from signing for them.

Sooriyabandara, Mendis lead Sri Lanka fightback after follow-on

Sri Lanka staged a spirited recovery after being made to follow on in the second Test against India, reaching 199-3 at tea on day four in Colombo on Wednesday.

Zurich Diamond League: five events to watch

Swiss star Audrey Werro will unashamedly be the star attraction at the Zurich Diamond League meet on Thursday.

Sri Lanka 83-2 after India enforce follow-on in second Test

India removed Sri Lanka's openers to raise hopes of an innings win after they made the hosts follow on during day four of the second Test in Colombo on Wednesday.

North Korea to 'bring joy' to Kim with 100 athletes at Asian Games

North Korea will send about 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports at the Asian Games in Japan next month, a senior official said, aiming to "bring joy to Marshal Kim Jong Un".

England bid to banish booze woes as Pakistan seek self-respect

England will aim to put their latest drinking drama behind them when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's starting on Thursday.

High quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League

A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in signing them.

Asian Games chiefs hold talks as participant numbers balloon

Japanese Asian Games organisers said Wednesday they were holding "regular discussions" with Asian Olympic chiefs after a report claimed they had asked for the ballooning number of participants to be scaled back.

Williams-Alcaraz fall in US Open mixed quarter-finals

The dream team of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start but could not progress to the final stages of US Open's mixed doubles tournament.

Segner out of South Africa tour as New Zealand injuries pile up

Loose forward Anton Segner will not play again on the New Zealand tour of South Africa, head coach Dave Rennie said on Tuesday after a 41-35 win over the Lions franchise in Johannesburg.

PGA Tour to end in two-week matchplay showdown from 2028: CEO

The PGA Tour season from 2028 will culminate in a new matchplay tournament that pits the world's top golfers against one another across two weeks, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp announced Tuesday.

Williams and Alcaraz win opener at US Open mixed doubles

The superstar pairing of Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made a winning debut Tuesday, shrugging off early cobwebs in the opening round of the US Open's mixed doubles tournament.

Man Utd's Fernandes crowned PFA player of the year

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Tuesday as Manchester City's Khadija Shaw scooped the women's award for the second time.

PGA chief says 'no current plans' for LIV stars to return

The PGA currently has no plans to offer LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm a pathway back from the struggling breakaway tour, chief executive officer Brian Rolapp said Tuesday.

Golf giant Callaway apologizes after ad sparks outcry

Golf equipment giant Callaway issued an apology on Tuesday for a now-cancelled advert which showed a male golfer shoving a female player to the ground when she reaches for his new driver.

Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Johannesburg Lions

Centre Rieko Ioane played a key role as New Zealand came from 18 points behind to defeat the Lions franchise 41-35 in Johannesburg on Tuesday and maintain a perfect tour record.

Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options

Manchester United further bolstered their midfield with the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a reported £70 million ($95 million) fee on Tuesday.

Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand

Siya Kolisi has recovered from a hamstring injury and will captain South Africa against New Zealand on Saturday in the second Test in Cape Town, head coach Rassie Erasmus said.

'Here to win': Xavi vows to restore pride in Dutch football

New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.

Djokovic, Sabalenka tumble out of US Open mixed doubles

Former world number one Novak Djokovic and four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka were sent tumbling out of the US Open's mixed doubles tournament on Tuesday by Czech Katerina Siniakova and Britain's Henry Patten.

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